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Explore / Learn / Connect · Summer 2027

Your Edinburgh
summer.

Discover Scotland’s capital through English lessons, historic landmarks and time exploring the city. This residential programme combines university campus accommodation and lifestyle with cultural visits, activities and opportunities to make international friends.

Edinburgh Napier University · Merchiston Campus
10 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5DT

Edinburgh Castle seen from the south
10–17Ages
17 June–29 July2027 season
15 hoursEnglish each week
1–2 weeksSubject to availability
Your Edinburgh base

Campus accommodation. A city to explore.

Stay in single en-suite rooms at university student residence, in apartments of 5–9 bedrooms. Lessons and meals take place at Merchiston Campus, around a 15-minute walk away.

Limited capacity - book early. Group bed availability must be confirmed.

Example university student residence bedroomExample shared living and kitchen area

Example residence interiors. Room layouts may vary.

The residential package

What’s included

English tuition

15 hours of General English per week, with lessons in morning or afternoon sessions.

Accommodation

Single en-suite rooms in 5–9 bedroom apartments at university student residence.

Full board

Breakfast, lunch and dinner; packed lunches or meal cards on excursions.

Activities and visits

Daily on-site activities, with one full-day and five half-day excursions per week on the standard programme.

Travel included

Return local-airport transfers for groups, local bus pass and transport for scheduled excursions.

Learning essentials

Course materials, graduation certificate and Wi-Fi at the accommodation.

English with room to grow

General English from Elementary to Proficiency, with an average class size of 20. Classes may vary in exceptional circumstances; lower-level adjustments can be discussed.

Optional extras include the Trinity GESE exam, an employability syllabus (ages 14+, minimum B1, minimum 12 students), and Academic Skills for Higher Education (minimum B1, minimum 12 students). Availability and prices are confirmed separately.

Beyond the classroom

A capital full of possibilities

Explore Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Arthur’s Seat, Scottish Parliament, Dynamic Earth, the National Galleries, Calton Hill and Dean Village. Further afield, sample programmes include Stirling Castle and a walking tour, plus Glasgow’s streets, Mural Trail and Necropolis views.

The standard programme includes one full-day and five half-day excursions each week, with daily on-site activities. The visits included in your stay follow the agreed itinerary.

A sample two-week stay

Thursday arrival. English lessons may run in the morning or afternoon.

Week 1

  1. Friday

    English lessons and Edinburgh orientation

  2. Saturday

    English lessons and half-day excursion

  3. Sunday

    English lessons and Royal Mile excursion

  4. Monday

    Full-day excursion to Stirling

  5. Tuesday

    English lessons and Scottish Parliament

  6. Wednesday

    English lessons and Edinburgh free time

  7. Thursday

    Optional excursions

Week 2

  1. Friday

    Dynamic Earth and English lessons

  2. Saturday

    National Galleries and English lessons

  3. Sunday

    Arthur’s Seat and English lessons

  4. Monday

    Full-day excursion to Glasgow

  5. Tuesday

    Dean Village and English lessons

  6. Wednesday

    Edinburgh free time and English lessons

  7. Thursday

    Departures

Illustrative programme only. Activities and order may change with the length of stay or dates. Optional excursions cost extra and may be paid before arrival or on site. Your itinerary and included admissions will be confirmed at booking stage.

Dates and arrivals

Published two-week starts: 17 June, 1 July and 15 July 2027. Arrivals are on Thursdays. One-week stays by arrangement.

Requests for students outside the advertised age range need prior agreement.

Practical details

Edinburgh Airport: approximately 40 minutes. Glasgow Airport: approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Times depend on traffic.

Laundry costs extra. Dietary needs can be catered for; confirm any supplement. Full-day excursions use coach or train, with transport included for scheduled visits.

Let’s plan your group’s stay

Speak to Phil about dates, group numbers and your preferred programme. Your Outside English price and full booking terms will be confirmed in your quotation.

phil.edurec@gmail.com
+44 7834 486345 · Phone / WhatsApp